Senior Season/Celebrating the Birth of a Princess: {Southern Maine Photographer}

It's not too late to book your senior session! I still have a few spots available! As we get into the school year, I know more will be calling so if you need me, don't wait!


Last night Emily, her mom Beth and I tip-toed our way through the raindrops! The stormy skies made for amazing photos and I got her a huge variety of great shots to choose from. Here are my faves....

We left one beach and before heading home I suggested we check out the lighting at another just down the road. Gads.....we never expected THIS!!!! I asked Emily to throw on a colorful shirt and look what it did to the skies!!!! Seriously though, she returned from changing in to this pink and the skies were like this - I did NOT edit this photo, nor did I add that stream of rainbow connecting the sky to the water! It was an amazing site! It looked like a water spout just sitting on top of the water like that....as the clouds parted a bit, we followed the rainbow back through and over the tops of homes. Just a gorgeous night to be out!
Emily and Beth, (and my twin Heather who encouraged them to call me) I had a GREAT time chatting the night away with you! I'm excited about the session and hope you like the preview! Thanks so much for choosing me!!


MARLEIGH'S DAY:

Four years ago today, I labored to deliver one of the most beautiful people I know!! Today she flits around in a sparkly white dress (a "wedding dress" she calls it) with new plastic high heels and cardboard tiaras for her sister and cousin to wear. She crawled into my bed yesterday morning asking "Mom, is today my birthday" and I watched her deflate as I told her she'd have to wait one more day. This morning, she climbed quietly into my bed and as I waited in silence for her to ask me again, I looked over and saw her looking up to the ceiling and smiling a big goofy grin. I said "Happy Birthday"....she turned to me still smiling and replied "thank you". Her gaze returned to the ceiling...her smile got bigger and her expression change to relief.....it was here, FINALLY, her day!! I asked: what kind of cake are you wanting today.....(usually we order in advance but this week has been a whirlwind so I'll impose on the nice ladies at the bakery to make something on short order). In one long breath she said: "I'd like Hannah Montana, the kind with her hair is straight down...vanilla with white frosting, I already picked it out, they have it at Walmart, its got pink and some colored sprinkles too......" I asked about ice cream next...."vanilla".... I said: "that's a lot of vanilla...vanilla cake, vanilla frosting, vanilla ice cream". She replied: "oh yah, chocolate ice cream, I can put vanilla cake on my plate over here, and chocolate ice cream on on my cake over there...it will be perfect!

She started at 100 MPH and hasn't stopped yet! We are off to Meemie's to celebrate!!

Happy Birthday my sweet girl!! You've brought me a happiness I never expected! I love you!

Enjoy!
~kel~

A beautiful family: {Southern Maine Photographer}

Mike and Amy have four kids...like me!! I was anxious to photograph them all!! The last time Amy hired me, I only photographed the kids and to me, family portraits are so important!! The days are changing so fast here. Their evening was more cool and the night fell much quicker than just a week ago. I love how that last bit of sun is so golden.

Amy, its always a pleasure spending time with you and your family! I hope you like these!

Thank you for having me as your family photographer.....your confidence in my work means the world to me!

Today we are playing tourists with Jean's aunt and uncle visiting from California. I look forward to dragging the kids around and taking their photos as if we are the ones from out of state! Sometimes, its nice to just sit back and appreciate the good things around!

Enjoy!
~kel~

Its a Family Affair!!: {Southern Maine Photographer}

Meet Christine and Paige, they are both seniors and sisters by marriage! We also discovered that we are distantly related through that marriage tree with cousins in common....so neat! We had a great time getting shots for Paige, who wanted an urban feel to her photos on the way to Christine's goal....the Maine coast.

I know they are anxiously waiting to see these so I'll keep my text to a minimum.

They warned me that they don't photograph well!!! :)~

Paige has a unique style and made this awesome dress herself! The print is clock faces so when I noticed the one on the church, I had to make it work.
Thanks for a good time girls you were so flexible and fun to work with!


Last night I had a much anticipated session with Emily. I've been chatting with her mom, Nancy, on the phone the last few weeks and our conversations were getting so comfortable, I felt anxious to meet the whole family. They were awesome....

We're having weather threats from the hurricane and just as they showed up, the pounding rain was easing up and since the skies were slightly threatening, we decided to start with some studio shots. Emily is a beauty and capturing that wasn't difficult at all.

We discussed photographing the family at the beach. Since they were all coming along to bring Em to her session, I told Nancy to plan on a family shot...why not, I'm there, they're there, lets do it! We stopped along the way...I've never photographed a family on the RR tracks....I was so excited....doesn't hurt that they are all so pretty too!!!! I think the fog rolling down the tracks behind them is so cool :)

Ahh.....Emily again, the surf was unpredictable but chasing it was fun and I love how she's got a bit of a laugh going on in this one...shows her dimples and smiling eyes really well!

Here's one of the family beach shots....I loved it....(NANCY, are you crying? A girl after my own heart, she's emotional about her family and I can totally relate to that!)

Nancy, you have a REALLY great family.......it was my pleasure to spend the evening with you all!!!

Enjoy!
~kel~

The warm days in Maine: {Southern Maine Photographer}

Kari & Josh...what can I tell you about them? See her smile.....its ALWAYS THERE! We met for the first time when I met them for this session. She popped out of the car and her smile was so sweet.....her energy was excited and I couldn't help but think how adorable she was! Then Josh...a quiet guy at first.....poor thing, he reminded me so much of my own brother, I felt comfortable with him the minute we met and I poured my sangine personality ALL over him! He got used to me pretty quickly.....we ended our session just chatting and I'm REALLY looking forward to their wedding day next month even more than before!


They are Sox fans....(incase you couldn't tell by his tatoo I had to find a way to show in a photograph)...its the only team they agree on though! Because of that, their wedding will have a bit of a Red Sox flavor to it....I'm anxiously waiting to see the details Kari has put together!

I wanted one of her showing off her ring....see how fun she's going to be on her wedding day....that SMILE!!
Josh and Kari, I can't wait until your day gets here! Thanks for choosing ME!!

Lately the heat in Maine has been extreme....I'm not complaining because after all that rain, its so good to see the sun! Its a little tough with sessions when the weather is so hot and uncomfortable but Sherry and Heather had a plan to cool the kids off after their session and they asked me to tag along for some candids at a local ice cream shop!

See how great they did!!

It's not teasing if they really dont KNOW what they're missing!!!Cody just loves it when we have a session...he's got a serious look that I adore....and he knows it!!

Doesn't this cone in a cup just make you want one NOW!!!! This photo screams SUMMER and I love it!!

A*M*A*Z*I*N*G blue eyes.......I snapped several in this series....he's just so cute!

Sherry & Heather, thank you so much for putting your trust in me to capture your family!! I enjoy my time with you and hope to do it again soon!!!

Enjoy!
~kel~

Katie: Senior {Southern Maine Photographer}

Meet Katie....her first session with me got rained out. I did take a few shots in studio but since I have her location shots handy and am really excited about how cute she looks in them, I had to share these as my choices today. Katie, I'm sorry about the late post ... I'm sure you're anxiously waiting!

First, I shoved her in a bush......
then I asked her to kick her chair back like the students in study hall do......
we started here....a flower child...... (cute huh?)
a serious shot.....I always ask for this because NOBODY walks around smiling ALL day! :)
Katie, thanks for hanging in there with a split session - wasn't it fun to just run around??!! I hope you like them!

AT HOME:
The Roy house is hoppin' with lots going on. Branden is attending his first week away from home at a boy's summer camp! It's hard having him away ..... Cameron misses him most, I think...although last night Jean confessed without provocation that he was missing our boy. I get a little emotional when I think about his absence this week and the future....especially when I'm photographing all these seniors, knowing they will be moving on to the next phase of their lives one year from now!

Ms. Marleigh (who has discovered her independence in a big way this summer) is going to turn four next week. The heat we're experiencing lately reminds me of the days leading up to her birth and I'm shocked at how the time has passed so quickly.

Makenna has been my biggest helper this summer!! She cleans without me asking, attempts cooking but makes the best fruit salad ever and is eager to help me out with anything I ask. I can count on her and just saying that makes my heart happy.

Cameron has struggled this summer without a routine. He's had stomache aches and trouble sleeping when Bran is away but he's grown so much that new clothes for the start of school (yah, I haven't even started shopping yet) are a must this year! I still get regular hugs from him and I'm thankful each day he hasn't outgrow that!

Jean is a MAJOR help with all that I've had going on. We do prepare ourselves for this time of year as its always craziness! He desperately needs a haircut and unlike the chop job I gave the dog yesterday, I promise to take my time to make him look HOTT (this heat and humidity under his long hair now makes him look hot)!

Well, we're off for football practice now and then I have an engagement session!!

Enjoy!
~kel~

Here goes another senior! {Southern Maine Photographer}

Ben wanted photos with his dog, Bauer....I took some traditional photos of them together but wanted something a little different. Ben's dad built this awesome barn...its got so much character, I hope they call me back for another shoot of the family in front of it!


I tried to find "favorites" from Ben's session and had so many that I had to just go with the first ones that stood out to me. Putting more than four would not be fair!!
I love the casualness (is that a word?) of his session....

This one's for mom....

Ben, thanks for choosing me as your photographer! I had a great time running around with you!! Margaret, I really appreciate your kind words after the session....you make my job even better (if that's possible)!


I'm shutting up now, need to publish this late post!!
~kel~

This girl is busy!! {Southern Maine Photographer}

Three sessions yesterday kept me on my toes! Two babies......you know I love the babies and the day ended with a family beach session in what I would call the perfect evening! Temps at 71 degrees, the sun decided to come out just as we were wrapping up the session...we even did it before the mosquitos' dinner time!

Baby #1...precious in every way.....love the tongue!Isn't he handsome in his vest.....he was so happy!!!

Baby #2....one week old and as sweet as they come....

new moms don't like to have their photos taken.....but seriously, this is a keeper, I think!!!
She's a lucky little girl as she's got two big brothers. When mom was taking care of the baby's needs, I occupied the boys with some fun.....they like to jump, I like to take photos....we got along great!

Next is Jess. She's a nurse at the hospital and we've been trying to get to this session for a few months. We had a great time....her boys are so good they made the session smooth!

I'm off for another busy day.

(Are you missing my senseless rambling about the kids and all the trivial things that go on at my house? I'm coming back to that soon....don't worry...it will all be babble again soon!!!)

Enjoy!
~kel~

My Girl Amanda: {Southern Maine Photographer}

Amanda has always been a willing subject for me....you'll find her on my website once or twice as she's modeled for me in the past. Another beauty with an awesome personality, her family is made up of the best kind of people you could ask for in friends! We had a blast finding the right place to take her senior photos.........when I drove by this field of flowers earlier this week, I knew I wanted to drag her back to it.

How cute is this?????

This beautiful state offers so many different elements I knew if we just explored, we'd find the right match for Amanda's taste!
Denise and Amanda.....I look forward to our next session.....its so fun hanging out with you guys!


It's MEEMIE DAY and I'm packing the car with kids. I've got two babies coming to the sutdio today (YAY) and a family session scheduled at the beach tonight. I hope the weather cooperates for them!

Enjoy!

~kel~